Finding the Third Proportional to 280,176 and 377,478
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Solution
The third proportional to 280,176 and 377,478 is: 508,571.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
280,176 : 377,478 = 377,478 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
280,176/377,478 = 377,478/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
280,176x = 377,478 × 377,478 - Step 4: Simplify right side
280,176x = 142,489,640,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,489,640,484/280,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 508,571.90
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